Hiran Ruchi Explained

Official Name:Hiran Ruchi
Native Name:หิรัญรูจี
Settlement Type:Khwaeng
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Bangkok
Subdivision Type3:Khet
Subdivision Name3:Thon Buri
Area Total Km2:0.691
Area Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2019
Population Total:11,906
Population Density Km2:17,230.10
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Blank Name:TIS 1099

Hiran Ruchi (Thai: หิรัญรูจี, in Thai pronounced as /hìʔ.rān rūː.t͡ɕīː/) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of seven sub-districts in Thon Buri district, Bangkok.

Naming

Hiran Ruchi is named after a local Thai Buddhist temple 'Wat Hiran Ruchi', a third-level royal temple of the Worawihan typle. Originally named Wat Noi. It is believed that it was built by wealthy Chinese Ngoen (father-in-law of King Rama II) during the reign of King Taksin circa 1778.

There is an ordination hall in the temple with the architecture of the reign of King Rama I which is Thai mixed with Chinese style. There are large six stūpas, wooden stūpa. A Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara, named Luang Pho Dam is a principal Buddha statue.[2]

Geography

Hiran Ruchi is a northwest part of the district. The area covered from the inbound side of Intharaphithak Road to the left side of Wong Wian Yai (left side of King Taksin monument at Wong Wian Yai) up till the inbound side of Prajadhipok Road to Itsaraphap Road at Ban Khaek Intersection.

An area is bounded by other sub-districts (from north clockwise): Wat Kanlaya in its district (Itsaraphap Road is a borderline), Somdet Chao Phraya in Khlong San District (Prajadhipok Road is a borderline), Bang Yi Ruea in its district (Intharaphithak Road is a borderline), Wat Tha Phra in Bangkok Yai District (Khlong Bangkok Yai is a borderline).[3]

Places of interest

Hiran Ruchi is a historic area as well as its neighbouring, Wat Kanlaya. It is considered an area where people of various races and religions (Thai Buddhist, Chinese Buddhism, Christian, Islam, Mon) have coexisted since the Thonburi period more than 200 years ago.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://webportal.bangkok.go.th/upload/user/00000130/BMA_STATISTICS%202563/ebook%2063.pdf. th:สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563. Bangkok Statistics 2020. Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration . 2021 . 27 November 2021. th.
  2. Web site: วัดใหญ่ศรีสุพรรณและวัดหิรัญรูจี เรื่องราวที่เกี่ยวข้องกับพระบรมราชินุกูลแห่งราชวงศ์จักรี. Thai. Library.bsru.ac.th. Watchara. Klainathon. Wat Yai Si Suphan and Wat Hiran Ruchi stories related to the royal family of the Chakri dynasty. 2021-03-18. 2020-07-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717073345/http://library.bsru.ac.th/arcbs/images/content/37_cover_20150902_150801.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: แผนที่ 50 เขต ในกรุงเทพมหานคร. 50 districts map in Bangkok area. Cpd.Bangkok.go.th. 2013-06-15. Thai.
  4. Web site: สี่แยกบ้านแขก…ลมหายใจหลายวัฒนธรรม. 2015-08-17. Thai. Ban Khaek Intersection...a breath of many cultures. Sarakadee. Suthan. Buayai.
  5. Web site: อวลเสน่ห์ศิลปวัฒนธรรมไทย ใน"บ้านลาว". Manager Daily. Num lukthung. Thai. 2007-06-05. Infused with the charm of Thai arts and culture in "Ban Lao".
  6. Web site: Bamboo flute makers of Ban Lao the heritage of generations. Eric. Lim. Tour Bangkok Legacies.